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Published:Wednesday | October 19, 2022 | 12:07 AM
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From left: His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, son of Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia, his wife Princess Saba Kebede, iconic reggae artiste Sizzla, the Honorary Consul of Ethiopia to Jamaica Yodit Hylton and Lij Anania Abebe posed for our
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From left: His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, son of Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia, his wife Princess Saba Kebede, iconic reggae artiste Sizzla, the Honorary Consul of Ethiopia to Jamaica Yodit Hylton and Lij Anania Abebe posed for our camera.
Emmy Award-winning actress and Honorary recipient of the Order of Jamaica Sheryl Lee Ralph (centre) was flanked by Jamaica Gleaner photojournalists Ian Allen (left) and Rudolph Brown, who both received Badges of Honour for Meritorious Service.
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Emmy Award-winning actress and Honorary recipient of the Order of Jamaica Sheryl Lee Ralph (centre) was flanked by Jamaica Gleaner photojournalists Ian Allen (left) and Rudolph Brown, who both received Badges of Honour for Meritorious Service.
We spotted reggae songbird Nadine Sutherland (left) with Rose Tavares-Finson,during the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s National Honours and Awards Reception held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Heroes Day.
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We spotted reggae songbird Nadine Sutherland (left) with Rose Tavares-Finson,during the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s National Honours and Awards Reception held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Heroes Day.
Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 Toshami Calvin shone bright in an Uzuri International gown.
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 Toshami Calvin shone bright in an Uzuri International gown.
Juliet Holness, member of the House of Representatives, representing St Andrew East Rural, and wife of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, agreed to share the spotlight with SAINT International principal Deiwght Peters, knowing that he is no stranger to the cam
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Juliet Holness, member of the House of Representatives, representing St Andrew East Rural, and wife of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, agreed to share the spotlight with SAINT International principal Deiwght Peters, knowing that he is no stranger to the camera.
Rebel Salute organiser and veteran reggae recording artiste Tony Rebel sang passionately for attendees.
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Rebel Salute organiser and veteran reggae recording artiste Tony Rebel sang passionately for attendees.
Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) founding member Coleen Douglas (left) and chairman Ewan Simpson were part of the celebration.
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Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) founding member Coleen Douglas (left) and chairman Ewan Simpson were part of the celebration.
Sitting pretty were (from left) Education Minister Fayval Williams, Reggae Entertainer Marcia Griffiths and Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.
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Sitting pretty were (from left) Education Minister Fayval Williams, Reggae Entertainer Marcia Griffiths and Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.
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Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange sure knows how to throw a party! On Monday evening, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport held its National Honours and Awards reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel to celebrate with the awardees and special guests of honour, which included His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, the Honorary Consul of Ethiopia in Jamaica and the US Ambassador to Jamaica Noah Nickolas Perry. The entertainment community was also widely represented. See the Something Extra highlights here.